Turbo 4 cylinder Vs N/A V6 engine

[v1p3r]

Something like that, though they are sequential, so one boosts into another.

[drpullockaran]

If the inline 6 was mentioned as a choice then no questions asked I would suggest the six cylinder over four cylinders with boost. Since you have mentioned V6 the parts count of the engines in question would roughly be the same but even here the bigger engine is going to be puttering around and yet giving you all the power you would need with out straining the engine.
Another inherent plus point with the inline 6 is the balance of the engine with out the need for balancer shafts of complex designs. The KIS (Keep it simple) principle in engines especially for Indian conditions is to be followed if we want to enjoy what the engine has to offer rather than the workshop.

[ananthkamath]

Surprising no one asked about the displacements of both engines before advising....

Having driven both (VW 1.8 turbo & non-turbo 2.9 VR6 of the same peak output) I'd pick the bigger NA engine anyday for a road car. You can be the first off the lights & go quicker without going over the speed limit too much. This is what would put the smile on your face rather than revving the pants off the turbo and waiting for boost.

[Mpower]

The V6 car will be nose heavy and not so much fun to throw around. Otherwise the 6 is a sweeter powertrain anyday compared to a 4 banger.

Now times have changed and with GDI and VGT you can probably have your cake and eat it too.

Best to drive both cars.

[n_aditya]

Originally Posted by Mpower

Best to drive both cars.

if u have the moolah get the best of both worlds. But if i was you I'd get the V8... I love the spine tingling, hair raising loud sound it churns out.

[vivekiny2k]

Originally Posted by GTO

BTW who still makes a V4 engine?

oops, i mean I4 and V6.

sorry guys, just came back from vacation.

Originally Posted by n_aditya

if u have the moolah get the best of both worlds. But if i was you I'd get the V8... I love the spine tingling, hair raising loud sound it churns out.

yeah right, i took a mustang to florida. (for the records, around 900 miles in 15 hrs flat). the charm of the hair raising loud sound fades away in 15 mins, i wish i had a camry or an accord when cruising at 80 on totally empty roads.

BTW, I was just researching, and felt that turbo engine actually gave similar mileage to V6. e.g. subaru, acura RDX (compare with a non turbo V6 in any other compact SUV). so i cudn't figure out a real advantage of a turbo 4 cyl vs 6 cyl.

turbo.
SUBARU.COM : MODEL OVERVIEW : 2008 OUTBACK 2.5 XT LIMITED

non turbo.
SUBARU.COM : MODEL OVERVIEW : 2008 OUTBACK 3.0 R L.L.BEAN EDITION

[vivekiny2k]

Originally Posted by ananthkamath

Surprising no one asked about the displacements of both engines before advising.....

i was not particular about any engine. the question is more of an academic value since it's hard to find exactly similar specs for comparison for the two types.

[vivekiny2k]

one more point from my test drives, I4 is much more noisier than V6, even when both are revved to the peak.

even if you compare a honda (CR-V) or toyota (RAV4) with kia (sorento).

well, i already bought the V6 and have no plans to turbo it in near future. although i read about somebody whose modded van used to put sports cars to shame at traffic lights.

[Shan2nu]

I'd go for the V6 (with VCM).

Shan2nu